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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-05-25Regular Meeting Eu ess City Counci May 25, 1971 CALL 'TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order at 8:05 P. M., in the Council Chambers of Euless City Hall, with Mayor pro tem Frank Douglass presiding. Members present are listed as follows: Councilmen Harold Copher, Don R. Warren, Dwayne Wilcox, and Frank Douglass. (Absent: Councilman Dan Shull, wha is in the hospital, and Mayor A. C. Krause, who is away from the City on a flight.) Also present were City Manager C. J. Griggs, City Attorney James Cribbs, City Secretary Vada Ferris, Public Works Director John Bayuk and Consulting Engineer B i l l Ratliff. I Nvnr.nT InN The invocation was presented by City Attorney James Cribbs. VISITORS APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of the Euless City Council dated May 11, 1971, were approved as written. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR METAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SER- VICE ROAD CF S.H. 183 (213 W. EULESS BLVD.) Mayor pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Dale Davis, who requests approval of a building permit and certificate of occupancy for construction of a metal building at 213 West Euless Blvd. Mr. Davis advised that the proposed structure w i l l contain 3600 square feet o f f l o o r space and w i I I be used for a pawn shop. He stated that the building will be finished with baked -on enamel and wi I I have a glass and brick front -- that the front parking area will be 60 ft. by 80 ft., with a driveway on the side, and the rear parking area w i I I be 40 ft. by 80 ft. , and a I I of the parking area w i I I be covered with asphalt. Mr. Davis advised that he plans to start 'construction immediately, if his request for a permit is approved Visitors in attendance are listed as follows :Mesdms. Donna Mickan, Linda Lanier and Betty Potthoff, representing the Mid - Cities Daily News, Mr. and Mrs. Fay A. Wirth, Messrs. Dale David, David Crow, Donald Carnes, Edward R. Van Sant, Gordon S. Swift, Gusta A. Carr, Evan P. Cottrell, Glen R. Smith and Joe Thompson. APPROVAL CF MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting of the Euless City Council dated May 11, 1971, were approved as written. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR METAL BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SER- VICE ROAD CF S.H. 183 (213 W. EULESS BLVD.) Mayor pro tem Douglass recognized Mr. Dale Davis, who requests approval of a building permit and certificate of occupancy for construction of a metal building at 213 West Euless Blvd. Mr. Davis advised that the proposed structure w i l l contain 3600 square feet o f f l o o r space and w i I I be used for a pawn shop. He stated that the building will be finished with baked -on enamel and wi I I have a glass and brick front -- that the front parking area will be 60 ft. by 80 ft., with a driveway on the side, and the rear parking area w i I I be 40 ft. by 80 ft. , and a I I of the parking area w i I I be covered with asphalt. Mr. Davis advised that he plans to start 'construction immediately, if his request for a permit is approved 71 (Pacie Two, Minutes of Reaular Meetina, Euless City Council, May 2S. 1971) Councilman Copher made a motion to approve Mr. Davis' application for a building permit and certificate of occupancy for the metal building as requested, providing the glass and brick at the front of the building is a minimum of twelve (12) feet. Councilman Wilcox seconded the motion, and the vote is as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Copher, Wilcox, Warren and Mayor pro tem Douglass Nays: None Mayor pro tem Douglass declared the motion carried. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY BOARD TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM Mayor pro tem Douglass announced that Mrs. Jarrell Bolton recently resigned as a member of the Library Board. Members of the Council approved the appointment of M r . George Barrowcliff, t o f i l l the vacancy created by Mrs. Bolton's resignation -- his term to expire in 1972. PEBBLE CREEK IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Wilcox advised that he re- ceived several telephone calls from Morrisdale residents inquiring about the bulldozer that has been seen in the channel in the vicinity of- their homes. City Manager Griggs directed Public Works Director John Bayuk to explain what is being done in this area. Mr. Bayuk explained that some dirt is being removed from the sides of the channel and placed in the channel floor -- that they are dressing it up for the sake of appearance and to protect the concrete slab. IV. REQUEST FOR REPORT FROM REPRESENTATIVES TO HURST -EULESS -BEDFORD HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Councilman Warren stated that he would like to have the new members of the Hurst - Euless- Bedford Hospital Authority — appear before the City Council sometime in the near future, to report on the activities of the Authority. The *Members of the Council agreed that this matter should be placed on the Agenda in the near future. 75 (Page Three. Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1971) V. REPORT ON CITIZENS' POLL CONCERNING TYPE OF GARBAGE SERVICE Mayor pro tem.Douglass announced that the response to the Mayor's .Newsletter on the use of: 1. Curb and Plastic Bags - $2.00 2. Curb and Cans or Bags - $2.50 3. Side -of -House - Cans or Bags - $5.00 has been good, and he i s hopeful the report w i I I be complete by the next Council meeting, and the City Council can take action concerning the matter. PETITION REQUESTING EXCHANGE OF WEST EULESS PARK FCR TWENTY -SIX (26) ACRE SITE BOUNDED BY TIMERLINE ESTATES ON THE EAST AND WESTPARK WAY ON THE WEST Mr. Glen Smith was recognized by Mayor pro tem Doulgass. Mr. Smith presented a petition bearing four hundred, seventy -six (476) signatures which was captioned as follows: "We, the undersigned, as legal residents and voters of the City of Euless petition the City Council for:the following cause: That the Council take immediate and appropriate action to exchange the 20 acre site Wnown as West Euless Park for the 26 acre site bounded by Timberline Estates on the East and West Park Drive on the West. Further, that upon completion of these negotiations that site improvements, including the construction of a neighbor- hood swimming pool, be started at this site." Mr. Smith stated that residents of Wilshire are concerned that the Wilshire Subdivision will be without a park, unless action is taken at this time. Mr. Smith reviewed comments made at a previous council meeting, when a proposal for trade of West Euless Park Site was discussed -- he commented on the shopping center which is proposed for area property located in the City of Bedford and commented that the Euless City Council was of the opinion a trade would not be feasible at this time because of the potential increase in value of the park site. Mr. Smith stated that he discussed this matter with a representative from Sears (the f i,rm planning construction of a large department store in the City of Bedford )and was informed that the land value i s not as great as was ,indicated by the City Council, and the shopping center which is proposed in the City of Bedford will not develop for five (5) to ten (10) years. 76 (Pape Four, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 1971) Mayor pro tern Douglass accepted the petition presented by Mr. Smith. ( P e t i t i o n on f i l e in Office of the City Secretary as official Council Exhibit.) Mr. Smith advised that Mr. Gordon Swift, a representative for Mr. Frank Crumley, is in the audience and asked if it would be proper to have Mr. Swift discuss Mr. Crumley's proposal to trade property for West Park Site. The City Attorney advised that.it would not be proper at this time -- that this matter has, more or less, been turned over to the Parks and Recreation Committee, and meetings concerning the proposed exchange have been held -- that the City Council decided previously that a trade of the property would not be feasible at this time. The City Attorney stated that Members of the Council should be given an opportunity to review the petition before further action is taken. Mr. Evan P. Cottrell, whose address is 713 Live Oak, was recognized, and he stated that he helped circulate the petition -- that people were very responsive, and many expressed concern with the delay on the part of the City Council .i.n ,developing a. suitable park site in this area. He commented that'the twenty -six (26) acre tract was beautiful in its natural state, when he first moved to the area -- that wild animals and birds were often seen in the area; however, its beauty has been marred by motorcycle trails, the animals have disappeared, and results of soil erosion are obvious. Mr. Cottrell stated that, in his opinion, the beauty of this site could be saved only by immediate development as a park. Mrs. Donna Mickan stated that she does not mind driving to a park in another section of the City but is of the opinion the twenty -six (26) acre proposed site could be developed into a beautiful park -- that it has rolling terrain and trees, which would make it most desirable. Mayor pro tem Douglass expressed appreciation to Mr. Smith and other citizens for their concern and advised that the Council will take their request into consideration. VII. CITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR ACTION TO PROHIBIT DUMPING OF TRASH IN THE CITY Mr. Gusta A. Carr, 512 South M i I I s, was recognized by Mayor pro tern Douglass. — Mr. Carr asked if the City can do any- thing about trash being dumped on dead end streets, specifically Pauline Street, which is located near his residence. Mr. Carr stated that large items are being dumped by children and the creek in this area is becoming f i l l e d w i t h a l l this trash and debris, causing water to stand and stagnate. 77 (Page Five, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25, 19711 Mr. Carr asked if a "No Dumping" sign can be placed at this location or if anything else can be done about it. The City Manager was instructed to investigate the report and advise Mr. Carr of action taken on the matter. VIII. DISCUSSION: DEMPSTER STATIONARY PACKER Councilman Copher inquired concerning the progress and investigation of a Dempster Stationary Packer. City Manager Griggs expla.i.ned that he has received literature from Dempster Bros. Inc. and after studying the literature and talking with a representative of this company, he is of the opinion the solution to the problem is to pursue the once -a -month pickup or a special haul arrangement made with Tarrant County Waste Disposal for specific calls on large items which are not normally picked up under the;-regular garbage service, rather than entering into an agreement on the packer. Mr. Glen Smith inquired if the City is making any progress in acquiring a sanitary landfill. Mr. Smith advised that people are dumping trash all over the City when they can find a dead end street or an area Wibh is not heavily traveled. Mayor pro tem Douglass stated that the City has access to a site for a sanitary landfill, but it would be most d'ifficult to obtain a permit from the State to operate the landfill. M r . B i l l Ratliff explained that State controls are very rigid -- that numerous sub -soil tests are required, drainage of a landfill site is of primary importance because of the danger of pollution and contamination of water supply, water wells must be-pro- tected, and it would be most difficult to obtain a permit from the State. Councilman Copher requested that the C:i:ty Manager pursue the matters of a stationary container, special hauls and cooperative landfill for Northeast Tarrant County and report as soon as possible. DISCUSSION: NORTH MAIN STREET EM Mr. David Crow, 107 Shadow Lane, asked r- how long North Main Street w i l l be torn up, as it now is, and when the d i r t w i l l be moved t o make a l l lanes accessable to traffic. Mr. Crow f advised that it is difficult for vehicles to get through because there is so much dirt piled up in the street. 7S (Page Six, Minutes of Regular Meeting, Euless City Council, May 25_, 1971) M r . B i l l Ratliff explained that lines are being extended for the new water well and booster station -- that the contractor will be required to leave the street in the condition it was found in, and the., job is scheduled to be finished by July 1, 1971. Mr. Crow stated he is not complaining -- that he i s very happy to have the water. X. DISCUSSION OF WESTPARK WAY Mr. Glen Smith inquired if the N.ty can complete the remainder of Westpark Way. Mr. Griggs advised that this is not i n the Captial Improvements Program, and i t w i l l be improved with future development of the area. An" 1Drx1K/GArr ATTEST: City Secretary XI. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor